Form III - Python Functions and Data Structures Quiz

Which of the following is an advantage of using functions in Python?
Criterion 1: Evaluate and select information sources based on their appropriateness to specific tasks

• They make code longer.

• They allow you to reuse code efficiently.

• They make the code harder to debug.

• They increase the risk of errors in the program.

What does the return statement do in a Python function?
Criterion 2: Apply reasoning to solve real-world problems in various contexts

• It sends a result back to the function.

• It loops through the function.

• `return` terminates the function and sends a result back.

• It skips the function.

Which of the following would correctly add an item to a list in Python?
Criterion 2: Apply reasoning to solve real-world problems in various contexts

• friends.add("Diana")

• friends.append("Diana")

• friends.insert("Diana")

• friends.update("Diana")

Which statement is true about Python dictionaries?
Criterion 1: Evaluate and select information sources based on their appropriateness to specific tasks

• They store items in a specific order.

• They store key-value pairs.

• They can only store strings as values.

• They cannot be changed once created.

What happens if you try to access a key that doesn’t exist in a Python dictionary?
Criterion 2: Apply reasoning to solve real-world problems in various contexts

• The program crashes.

• `KeyError` is raised.

• It returns an empty string.

• It returns `None`.

Which block of code correctly handles an exception when a user inputs a non-integer value?
Criterion 1: Evaluate and select information sources based on their appropriateness to specific tasks

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Which of the following is most suitable for storing and accessing information about a student's name, age, and subjects?
Criterion 1: Evaluate and select information sources based on their appropriateness to specific tasks

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a try-except block in Python?
Criterion 2: Apply reasoning to solve real-world problems in various contexts

• It prevents a program from crashing due to errors.

• It ensures the program runs faster.

• It makes code more readable.

• It helps to store large amounts of data.

How do you create a button in Tkinter that performs an action when clicked?
Criterion 2: Apply reasoning to solve real-world problems in various contexts

• button = Button(root)

• button = Button(root, text="Click Me")

• button = Button(root, text="Click Me", command=action)

• button = Button("Click Me", action)

Which block of code is used to correctly access a value in a dictionary in Python?
Criterion 1: Evaluate and select information sources based on their appropriateness to specific tasks

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